Practical Guidance Podcast: Data Privacy Series

In this episode of the Practical Guidance Podcast Data Privacy Series we speak with attorney Andrew Bull of Bull Blockchain Law LLP. Andrew is an author for Lexis’ Practical Guidance and appeared on the second episode of this podcast recently discussing Digital Autonomous Organizations.  He is the founding partner of the firm, Bull Blockchain Law which is a firm focused on the crypto and blockchain industry. In this episode Andrew and I discuss the current state of Crypto, key recent cases and potential regulation looming in the industry. To learn more about blockchain and Data Privacy issues check out his Practical Guidance article, Blockchain Technology: Strategies for Compliance with Data Privacy Laws.  

On this episode of the Practical Guidance Podcast, Data Privacy Series, we hear from attorney Kristen Bryan.  Bryan collaborated on the third Practical Guidance Data Privacy Podcast episode on the topic of BIPA. Kristin is an author for Lexis’ Practical Guidance and a partner with the firm, Squire Patton Boggs in their Data Privacy and Cybersecurity groups. Today, Kristen and I will be discussing the rise in privacy class actions being brought under antiquated theories of liability involving various internet based contexts.  We will explore the various state and federal wiretap and video privacy laws that are being relied upon by the plaintiffs and how the courts are reacting to these causes of action. Kristin's publications include the Lexis Practical Guidance article, The Biggest Privacy Developments of 2021 and Biometric Privacy and Artificial Intelligence Legal Developments.

In this episode of the Practical Guidance Podcast we speak with Frankfurt Kurnit partner, Jeremy Goldman. Jeremy is a partner in the Litigation Group and Co-Chair of the Blockchain Technology Group, focusing on entertainment, media, intellectual property, technology, commercial and privacy law. He is also a Lexis Practical Guidance author. Today we speak about AI generators like ChatGPT and the potential infringement issues inherent in using this new tech. Check out some of Jeremy's articles for Lexis Practical Guidance including: Exclusive Rights of Copyright Owners and Fair Use Considerations.

On this episode of Practical Guidance’s Data Privacy Podcast, we hear from attorney Rachel Aghassi. Rachel is a partner with Furman, Kornfeld, and Brennan’s New York City office. Aghassi's practice focuses on professional liability and legal malpractice defense. Today we will be speaking about where professional liability and data privacy meet for practicing attorneys. Our conversation explores some of the major scams being run these days and the safeguards firms should put in place to avoid liability for themselves and their clients. Rachel is also an author for Lexis’ Practical Guidance Research Solution.  Check out her recent article for Practical Guidance, Model Rules' Impact on Attorney Liability for Cyber Scam Losses Video.

Zoe Argento, the Co-Chair of Littler Mendelson's Privacy and Data Security Practice Group dives into the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) on today's episode.  Argento is not only a thought leader in this area but is also a Lexis Practical Guidance author with a forthcoming article on the topic.  Today we will We will explore which employers need to comply with the CPRA, what compliance looks like, and a host of other pressing issues related to the CPRA. 

Kristin L. Bryan, Practical Guidance author and data security partner at Squire Patton Boggs, discusses  recent Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) class action claims in areas like virtual try on litigation and likely forthcoming changes to state and federal Biometric Privacy Laws.  Kristin's publications include the Lexis Practical Guidance article, The Biggest Privacy Developments of 2021 and an upcoming practice note on BIPA.  

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO's) are one of the hottest forms of organization on the Blockchain. Imagine a member owned company without a centralized leadership. Now imagine that all members are completely anonymous. What regulations are in place to oversee these organizations? What happens when there's been some sort of fraud? In this episode we speak with Blockchain expert, Andrew Bull of Bull Blockchain Law, LLP.  Andrew is a Lexis Practical Guidance author with extensive business, legal, and academic experience specializing in blockchain. To learn more about blockchain and Data Privacy issues check out his Practical Guidance article, Blockchain Technology: Strategies for Compliance with Data Privacy Laws.  

In this pilot episode of the "Practical Guidance: Data Privacy Series" we explore the issue of Biometrics and its intersection with state and federal Data Privacy legislation.  One's face, voice, and eyes are all now being used to confirm identities, conduct sales, evaluate what we may want to buy, and for many other purposes by modern companies.  Squire, Patton, Boggs attorney, David Oberly, explores Biometrics and the legislation and issues currently in play for corporations utilizing Biometrics in their businesses.  David focuses his practice on providing sophisticated advice and guidance to corporate clients on a broad assortment of biometric privacy, data privacy, and security/data protection matters.  David is a prolific author and recognized thought leader in the biometric privacy space.  His writing credits with Lexis Practical Guidance include a practice note on Biometric Privacy: Mitigating Legal Risks When Using Biometric Technologies and Biometric Privacy Compliance Checklist.  To access the transcript for this podcast episode within Lexis Practical Guidance, click here.